Question

How to handle a child’s fever of forty degrees?

Answer

When a child’s fever reaches 40 degrees, parents can take the following measures:

  1. Use fever-reducing patches to help lower the temperature.
  2. Give the child plenty of plain water to drink, which promotes urination and aids in heat dissipation.
  3. If confirmed to be a bacterial infection, use antibiotics for treatment as advised by the doctor.
  4. Fever may persist for several days, so parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and seek medical attention promptly if other symptoms appear.
  5. If the child is diagnosed with a respiratory system infection, cooperate with the doctor for treatment, including possible measures such as gastrointestinal decompression.
  6. Parents should pay attention to their child’s balanced diet and avoid developing picky eating habits.